Megan Preneta
About Megan Preneta
Megan Preneta serves as the Associate General Counsel and Assistant Secretary at Ondeck in New York since 2018, bringing extensive legal experience from her previous roles at Hubbell Incorporated and Pepsico. She specializes in managing ISS ratings and compliance strategies while holding a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Quinnipiac University School of Law.
Work at OnDeck
Megan Preneta has served as Associate General Counsel and Assistant Secretary at OnDeck since 2018. In this role, she manages ISS ratings, relationships, and policy statements. Her responsibilities include providing legal counsel to internal stakeholders on compliance strategies, particularly concerning post-emerging growth status rules and regulations. She has been instrumental in developing and implementing board proposals, including the adoption of a majority vote standard and stock ownership guidelines for directors and officers.
Previous Experience at Hubbell Incorporated
Prior to her current position, Megan Preneta worked at Hubbell Incorporated for several years in various legal roles. She served as Corporate Secretary and Associate General Counsel from 2011 to 2017. During her tenure, she also held positions as Senior General Attorney, Assistant General Counsel, and General Attorney. Her work involved preparing D&O, employment practices, and fiduciary insurance applications and renewals, as well as advising on compliance matters.
Experience at Pepsico
Megan Preneta briefly worked at Pepsico as Corporate and Securities Counsel for a period of three months in 2017 to 2018. In this role, she contributed to corporate legal matters and provided counsel related to securities regulations.
Education and Expertise
Megan Preneta holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and Communications from Stonehill College, where she studied from 1992 to 1996. She furthered her education at Quinnipiac University School of Law, earning her Doctor of Jurisprudence from 1997 to 2001. Her educational background supports her expertise in corporate law and compliance.
Early Career at Withers Bergman LLP
Megan Preneta began her legal career as a Legal Assistant at Withers Bergman LLP from 1998 to 2001. This early experience provided her with foundational skills in legal support and administration, contributing to her later roles in corporate law.